What is ruby-tmpl?
ruby-tmpl is a templating system designed to work with or without mod_ruby, an Apache web server module. ruby-tmpl provides web developers with an abstraction layer that separates presentation (templates) and content (data or ruby scripts). Being able to develop large sites with a templated interface while still using the Ruby programming language is a Good Thing™. Unlike AxKit which is XML/XSL oriented and very powerful (AxKit gets my full endorsement, is awesome, and well worth a hard look for large content driven sites!), sometimes it is too much for the problem at hand. Try this on for size: if static HTML is a $0.99 squirt gun from 7-eleven that barely gets your friend wet and AxKit is a tidal wave similar to the one shown in the deleted scenes of the movie the Abyss, then ruby-tmpl is a fire hose. It’s big enough to keep a building from burning down, small enough to not wipe out the state of Florida, yet still capable of doing plenty of work/damage. ^^ Top ^^How does ruby-tmpl wo
